British Columbia to launch new salmon hatchery to boost Fraser River stock rebuild
Construction on the new hatchery, destined for the city of Prince George, is expected to begin this fall
US seafood retail sales drop nearly 4% amid shifting consumer behavior
While more consumers are preparing meals at home and increasingly opting for grocery deli-prepared foods, the overall seafood market has seen a decrease in sales across fresh and frozen categories -- 210 Analytics
Over half of UK seafood consumers recognize MSC ecolabel, survey finds
MSC reports that as many as 54% of people in the UK are aware of its certification, a steady increase from previous years
Oral arguments scheduled for appeal of Southeast Alaska king salmon troll fishery ruling
The federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in the case over the fate of the fishery on Thursday
Record pink catch led to largest North Pacific salmon haul
The commercial catch of salmon species in the North Pacific hit a record high at 727.6 million fish in 2023, according to the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission
US seafood retail sales slide despite price cuts
Even with lower seafood prices, retail sales have stagnated due to ongoing economic concerns, particularly about the labor market and persistent inflation, 201 Analytics reports
Ocean Wise revokes sustainability badge for Southeast Alaska salmon fisheries
Wild salmon from these fisheries that are sold in grocery stores or served in restaurants can no longer carry Ocean Wise's sustainability label
Canadian cattle firm fined CAD 545k for salmon habitat destruction
Bayliff Enterprises, a contractor hired to clear land along the Kleena Kleene River, also pleaded guilty and was fined CAD 90,000
Public comment period extended for Alaskan king salmon ESA petition
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is pushing back the deadline for public comment by 45 days
Fresh finfish, shellfish lead drop in US seafood retail prices in May
Consumers remained cautious in spending due to worries over the lingering and cumulative impact of inflation, says a market research firm